Prep: For children who are not yet
handy with scissors, precut 5 – 10 shapes (hearts, word bubbles, diamonds,
whatever you like) out of copy paper. I found roughly 2” to be a good size. Cut
a 24” strip of streamer.

Activity: Each child gets pre-cut
shapes, or paper to make their own and markers or crayons to decorate them. Encourage
them to write things that they are thankful for, such as a gift they received
or an activity they did with the person they are making it for. Put away the
Crayons and marker and get out the glue stick. Glue the shapes down the length
of the streamer. Place a reinforcement label at the top then punch the hole
through it. Add a string for hanging.

Notes/Tips: If you don’t have the
labels (or even if you do), you can fold and glue the top of the streamer into
a double layer to strengthen it.

Have fun embellishing! I have done
this with two different age groups since the winter holiday break. The little
ones added stickers and the older ones added snowflakes.